The Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 10 percent prior to April 4, 2013, and denied a higher rating. The Veteran's left upper extremity neuropathy associated with cervical degenerative joint disease is rated at 30 percent, while the right upper extremity neuropathy is also rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran was denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for a hysterectomy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 4, 2013, for cervical degenerative joint disease. The Veteran's hypertension was rated at zero percent as there is no history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more requiring continuous medication.,The evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection for a hysterectomy, as it did not manifest in active duty service and is not otherwise attributable to active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical degenerative joint disease, Neuropathy of the left upper extremity associated with cervical degenerative joint disease, Neuropathy of the right upper extremity associated with cervical degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21007520
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